Tuesday , August 25 , 2009
Who will have the last laugh - Abhisit or Suthep?
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The suspense behind the naming of the new police chief is fast approaching a climax.Two key players in the story line are Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thuagsuban.The outcome of the Abhisit-Suthep duel will provide conclusive proof whether Thailand is under one prime minister or co-prime ministers.The suspense began like an innocuous story.Abhisit dispatched Suthe....
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Tuesday , June 30 , 2009
Is Thaksin serious about seeking a royal pardon?
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The red shirts have generated so much vibes even though rally organisers and ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra just rehashed their old remarks on Saturday.During his phone-in, Thaksin spoke with heavy sarcasm to attack the Democrat-led coalition. Like his past speeches, he portrayed himself as Thailand’s only saviour from economic woes.Key organisers, such as Veera Musigapong and Jatuporn Promphan, reite....
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Wednesday , April 1 , 2009
Thaksin: A Don Quixote for democracy or a Shylock for power?
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What ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra has been doing to rouse the crowds, like his phone-in, is nothing out of the ordinary. Desparate times call for desparate measures.It is a pity, however, that he should have asked himself a simple question before setting out to do what a man has to do.Can he, or will he look in the mirror and honestly ask himself whether he will still be in power if Prem Tinsulanon....
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Tuesday , March 17 , 2009
The Newin-Snoh alliance is worth watching
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Like mushrooms sprouting after the rains, there is presently much speculation about new parties poised to make an entrance to the political landscape. Like mushroom spores, some parties will fail to develop, some will turn toxic and only a few will thrive.Of all the scenarios for new parties, the alliance between Pracharaj Party leader Snoh Thienthong and faction leader Newin Chidchob has the highes....
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Thursday , February 19 , 2009
Will the wheel of history smile on Abhisit?
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The wheel of history has curiously turned a full cycle from 1980 to 2009. Almost three decades apart, two government leaders came to power under strikingly similar circumstances.General Prem Tinsulanonda has already ensured his legacy by steering Thailand through one of her most turbulent times. Abhisit Vejjajiva has just begun the journey to make his mark as prime minister.Before pouring scorn on A....
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